Brachet / Alexander / Bacq The Biochemistry of Development

International Series of Monographs on Pure and Applied Biology
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4831-3593-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 332 Seiten, Web PDF

The Biochemistry of Development focuses on advances in chemical embryology. The book first discusses gametogenesis, including the processes of oogenesis and spermatogenesis. The text describes fertilization and related aspects, such as physical, morphological, and metabolic changes during fertilization. The selection also underscores the process of cleavage. Concerns include morphology and cytochemistry of dividing eggs; importance of nucleic acids and proteins; formation of the furrow; and biochemistry of cleavage. The text also looks at the chemical embryology of invertebrate eggs. Examinations are done on the eggs of worms, mollusks, sea urchins, and ascidians. The book also evaluates the chemical embryology of vertebrate eggs. RNA and protein metabolism of intact eggs; chemical nature of inducing substances; and physical properties of inducing agents are underscored. The text also offers information on the biochemistry of differentiation and the biochemical interactions between the nucleus and the cytoplasm during morphogenesis. The selection is highly recommended for readers wanting to study chemical embryology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brachet, Jean

Alexander, P.

Bacq, Z. M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;The Biochemistry of Development;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;8
5;Dedication;6
6;Foreword;12
7;CHAPTER I. Gametogenesis;14
7.1;A. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS;14
7.2;B. OOGENESIS;15
7.3;C. SPERMATOGENESIS;45
8;CHAPTER II. Fertilization;58
8.1;1. Morphological changes at fertilization;59
8.2;2. Physical changes at fertilization;63
8.3;3. The sperm—egg interacting substances (gamones);64
8.4;4. Metabolic changes at fertilization;67
8.5;5. Conclusions;77
9;CHAPTER III. Cleavage;84
9.1;1. Morphology and cytochemistry of the dividing egg;88
9.2;2. Biochemistry of cleavage;99
9.3;3. The importance of nucleic acids and proteins in cleavage;115
9.4;4. The formation of the furrow during cleavage;120
10;CHAPTER IV. Chemical Embryology of Invertebrate Eggs;125
10.1;1. Ctenophores;127
10.2;2. Worms;127
10.3;3. Molluscs;130
10.4;4. Ascidian eggs;136
10.5;5. Sea urchin eggs;141
11;CHAPTER V. Chemical Embryology of Vertebrate Eggs;159
11.1;1. Energy production in vertebrate eggs;161
11.2;2. The chemical nature of the inducing substance;173
11.3;3. RNA and protein metabolism of intact eggs;177
11.4;4. Other important biochemical factors in morphogenesis;203
11.5;5. Physical properties of the inducing agent;208
11.6;6. Conclusions;216
12;CHAPTER VI. Biochemical Interactions Between the Nucleus and the Cytoplasm During Morphogenesis;222
12.1;1. A brief summary of theories on nucleo-cytoplasmic interactions during morphogenesis;222
12.2;2. Nuclear transfer experiments;225
12.3;3. Development and metabolism in the complete absence of the nucleus;231
12.4;4. Haploidy—Polyspermy—Polyploidy;235
12.5;5. Early lethal genes;236
12.6;6. Biochemical studies on lethal hybrids;239
13;CHAPTER VII. The Biochemistry of Differentiation;255
13.1;1. Archencephalic and spinocaudal inductions;255
13.2;2. Synthesis of new proteins during differentiation;264
14;AUTHOR INDEX;296
15;SUBJECT INDEX;298